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AVATARIUM: First Trailer For 'Hurricanes And Halos' Album

Swedish doom metallers AVATARIUM will release their third studio album, "Hurricanes And Halos", on May 26 via Nuclear Blast. The artwork for the disc was once again created by Erik Rovanpera, who previously designed the cover art of the band's debut album, and shows a mystical creature inspired by t...

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EDGUY's TOBIAS SAMMET On Classic HELLOWEEN Reunion: 'The Whole Thing Was Overdue'

AVANTASIA and EDGUY mastermind Tobias Sammet says that the reunion of HELLOWEEN's classic lineup is "the best thing that could have happened to all of" the players involved. Dubbed "Pumpkins United", HELLOWEEN's upcoming tour will feature seven musicians — including former members Michael Kiske (voc...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'The People That Killed All The New Bands Are The Fans Themselves'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was recently interviewed on the "Thunder Underground" podcast. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Asked for his opinion on streaming music services like Spotify, Simmons said: "Good luck to 'em. I am not a supporter. I do believe in f...

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NEW YORK DOLLS' Classic '70 LPs Back On Limited-Edition Colored Vinyl

It's been more than four decades since the NEW YORK DOLLS first outraged mainstream critics and struck terror into the hearts of public guardians of taste and morality. In that time, the once-controversial quintet has been recognized as a seminal musical force and a key influence on the punk movemen...

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KISS Frontman PAUL STANLEY Is Working On His Second Book

KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley has revealed that he is working on the follow-up to his 2014 autobiography "Face The Music: A Life Exposed". He writes on his Facebook page: "You won't be disappointed where the next takes us together." Asked why he was the last of the four original KISS members...

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DEEP PURPLE Drummer On Being Inducted Into ROCK HALL: 'I Don't Need A Slap On The Back From Anybody'

Teenage radio host Miles "The Shoe" Schuman of the rock station WMOS-FM 102.3 The Wolf recently conducted an interview with legendary DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked if being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame is as prestigious of an honor as it i...

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Video: GENE SIMMONS Pays Emotional Tribute To CHUCK BERRY At Public Memorial Service

Gene Simmons was one of a number of artists who paid tribute to Chuck Berry on Sunday (April 9) at a public memorial before Berry's private funeral in Missouri. During his seven-minute speech at the Pageant in St. Louis, Simmons said: "These shades are going to help me a lot because in back of them...

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METALLICA Announces 'Hit The Stage' Contest; Local Bands To Compete For Chance To Open

This summer, METALLICA's "WorldWired" tour hits stadiums across North America. The band has invited along special guests AVENGED SEVENFOLD and openers VOLBEAT or GOJIRA to join them through out the summer. However, as some fans have noticed, there are a handful of cities (five, to be exact!) where o...

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SLAUGHTER Frontman MARK SLAUGHTER: New Solo Song 'Hey You' Available For Streaming

SLAUGHTER vocalist Mark Slaughter will release his sophomore solo album, "Halfway There", in May worldwide via EMP Label Group, the U.S.-based label of MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. The follow-up to 2015's independently released "Reflections In A Rear View Mirror" is a stunning return to form for...

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JOHN 5 Takes Partial Credit For Reuniting GENE SIMMONS And ACE FREHLEY In Beverly Hills

In a brand new interview with the "Talk Toomey" podcast, former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 (real name: John William Lowery) took partial credit for reuniting Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley at the former KISS guitarist's February 3 concert in Beverly Hills, California, marki...

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DEEP PURPLE Bassist Says He Learned Meaning Of 'Heavy' By Listening To LED ZEPPELIN

Barbara Caserta of Italy's Linea Rock recently conducted an interview with DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if there is anything that he has envied about the other two bands that are considered to be part of the "holy trinity" of British heavy rock — BLACK .....

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SLAUGHTER Frontman MARK SLAUGHTER To Release 'Halfway There' Solo Album

SLAUGHTER frontman Mark Slaughter will release his new solo album, "Halfway There", in Japan via Universal Music on May 10 and in Europe and the USA via EMP Label Group on May 26. The cover artwork was created by Sam Shearon and can be seen below. Says Slaughter: "I'm so proud of this record, and .....

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AVATARIUM: Lyric Video For 'Into The Fire / Into The Storm' Song

Swedish doom metallers AVATARIUM will release their third studio album, "Hurricanes And Halos", on May 26 via Nuclear Blast. The artwork for the disc was once again created by Erik Rovanpera, who previously designed the cover art of the band's debut album, and shows a mystical creature inspired by t...

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KISS Featured In 'Lost' Scene From 'Why Him?' Movie

A "lost" scene from the 2016 movie "Why Him?", featuring a cameo from KISS members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, can be seen below. Released in December, "Why Him?" tell story about Ned, an overprotective dad, who visits his daughter at Stanford where he meets his biggest nightmare: her well-meanin...

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POISON: First 2017 Photo Of Reunited Original Lineup

POISON singer Bret Michaels has released the first photo of the band's original lineup as it begins rehearsing for its upcoming tour. He wrote in the accompanying caption: "Rocking hard, feeling great. Haven't killed each other yet, this tour is happening. #music #poison #tour #springbreak #party" P...